Hartlepool were victims of a cup upset as they exited the FA Cup before the first round proper thanks to goals from Elliott Whitehouse and Charlie Caton.
Whitehouse converted with Chester’s first attempt in the game when sweeping home from the edge of the area as Pools then failed to break down the well-drilled National League North side.
There was a lack of invention from Pools as they laboured, despite their heavy possession.
And John Askey's side were then caught in the second half as Caton got a clear sight of goal and finished well in front of a delirious travelling support.
Pools were lacklustre and failed to muster up anything clear cut as they were dumped out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle.
And here is how Pools were rated:
There was a lack of invention from Pools as they laboured, despite their heavy possession.